Quiet at low speeds, electric vehicles are involved in twice as many collisions with pedestrians as gas-engine-powered models (per distance driven on average), according to a new study. 　　The Guardian reported this week on the results of a study carried out in England into electric vehicles and rates of collisions with pedestrians. Those results show that, per distance driven on...

　　Kia unveils the production version of its EV3 electric SUV. 　　Kia surprised many at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November with two small electric SUV concepts. Whats more, it was pretty apparent the EV3 and EV4 shown there were close to production. Today Kia unveiled the final version of the EV3. 　　Sales of the EV3 begin in July in...

Kia is on a roll. Hot on the heels of the success of the Kia EV6 and EV9, the company is already announcing what could be its cheapest electric vehicle yet the Kia EV3. Contents Kia EV3 designKia EV3 interiorKia EV3 price and release dateKia EV3 charging speed and rangeKia EV3 performanceKia EV3 tax credit statusShow 1 more item The...

The Kia EV9 was already one of the cheapest ways to get an electric SUV, but now the company is taking things to the next level. After teasing the Kia EV3 last year, the car is now official. The EV3 is built to be a slightly smaller, cheaper version of the EV9 following the path of the Rivian R2, which...

　　ProsStrong performanceGreat valueRide qualityConsInterior doesn’t feel premiumLimited after-sales supportWhat is it? 　　The Renault Kiger has been in the market since 2021 and has undergone a couple of model-year updates. But with the 2024 one, the Kiger now benefits from new features, revised styling cues, and new variants. Now, will this help the crossover sell more in number? We will have...

　　Why would I buy it?Quality interiorHushed rideReal-world rangeWhy would I avoid it?Doesn't feel specialRivals offer more featuresWhat is it?Here, we have the Audi Q8 e-tron, roughly three years after the original e-tron arrived in India as Audi India’s flagship EV. Essentially, it’s a facelift for the e-tron with a slightly new look, more range, and more features. This time around...

Theres finally an electric G-Wagon. Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new vehicle, officially called the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology, after months of rumors and camouflaged sightings. But its not the only rugged electric vehicle out there. In fact, there are quite a few EVs that could be considered rugged like the Rivian R1S, the Rivian R2, and, of course, the Hummer...

Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off of the new Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology. Yeah, its a mouthful, but its basically a new electric G-Wagon. It looks a lot like the G-Wagon you know and love, but with an electric powertrain and a battery. Its not the only electric SUV out there, however, and there are some great ones...

Honda remains committed to hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, but the market for those vehicles remains limited. So Honda is looking at other uses for fuel cells including commercial trucks. To show how that could work, Honda converted a semi truck to fuel-cell power, replacing its diesel engine with three fuel-cell modules. Together, the three modules produce a combined 321 horsepower, and...

　　Honda hasnt been the most active company when it comes to electrification, but the Japanese auto giant promises to make up for lost time with major investments and considerable efforts. 　　In fact, Honda will be doubling those efforts, as it reiterates its commitment to ensuring that 100 percent of the vehicles it sells by 2040 will be all-electric or equipped...

　　Earlier this week, the United States confirmed a dramatic increase in tariffs on certain Chinese products, including electric vehicles and many of their components. We wondered what Canadas response would be. 　　We got our first idea yesterday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remains evasive about Canadas position on the issue, despite growing pressure from the U.S. to increase tariffs. 　　Obviously, were...

　　Why would I buy it?Good to drive Comfortable cabinProven nameplate, value for moneyWhy would I avoid it?AMT auto is uninspiring Interior plastics need an upgrade What is it? 　　This is the new generation Maruti Suzuki Swift. And, it mostly sticks to the same formula that has made the Swift nameplate such a legend. As a result, it is a standout...

American car buyers mostly know Mercedes-Benz as a luxury brand. But for decades, the automaker has also produced the tough, rugged G-Class (also known as the Gelndewagen or G-Wagen), an SUV not afraid to get its leather upholstery muddy. And now, this iconic Mercedes is going electric. Contents DesignTechDriving experienceRange and chargingHow DT would configure this car The 2025 Mercedes-Benz...

　　Chinese electric vehicles are creating growing concern among automakers and governments in Europe and the United States. In the U.S., the Biden administration is said to be on the verge of announcing new tariffs on Chinese products, and that could happen as early as this week. 　　Those tariffs will target EVs and related technologies, for instance semiconductors and solar equipment,...

Waymo robotaxis are now completing more than 50,000 paid trips a month in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, according to a post on social media by the Alphabet-owned company. The company has for several years had permission to operate its robotaxis without anyone behind the steering wheel, paving the way for paying passengers to enjoy their ride with no...